Singer Udit Narayan is elated that his song Papa Kehte Hain is now a part of actor Rajkummar Rao-starter Srikanth. He exclusively spoke to us about the iconic melody and how it continues to win hearts.
“While composing the song we felt there was something about it, something very special. But we never imagined it would go so far,” says singer Udit Narayan.
As the song resonates with a whole new generation of fans by its inclusion as the theme song of the Srikanth Bolla bio-pic , Udit says he is surprised by how far Papa kehta hai nbada naam karega has gone.
The music composer was supposed to be Rahul Dev Burman, but it was actually Anand-Milind.
Recalls Udit, “The producer Nasir Hussain Saab who was the director Mansoor’s son, had always worked with Pancham Dada (RD). He wanted Mansoor to work with Pancham Dada. But Mansoor couldn’t vibe with Pancham Dada. He opted for the newcomers, brothers Anand-Milind who are the sons of the late composer Chitragupta. And what a score Anand-Milind gave!”
Udit gives credit for Papa kehte hain where it is due. “No singer can lift a bad composition. It is because Anand-Milind came up with such a winsome tune that Papa kehte hain became so special. I am so happy it is such an integral part of the film Srikanth , and that too in the original voice. Mine! It would be unbearable for me to hear someone else sing it.”